Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$112 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.4 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.4 million | 23 | $116 million |
| 2024 | $10.3 million | 19 | $112 million |
How to apply
Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 15 | $8.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $500,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Building funds, endowed directorship funds, mental health and addiction services | $3.0 million |
| Hennepin Healthcare Foundation | To create the redleaf center for healing | $2.0 million |
| Allina Health Foundation | Mental health and addiction services | $1.0 million |
| Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School | General operations, support services | $820,000 |
| The Constellation Fund | General operations/support, grantmaking | $701,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General operations | $400,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis | General operations, gala sponsorship | $320,000 |
| Education for Employment | General operations | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operations | $100,000 |
| Yale University - Child Study Center and School of Management | Yale child study center for general support | $100,000 |
| Mission Animal Hospital | General operations | $51,000 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Hold Your Horses | General operations | $30,000 |
| Start Reading Now | General operations | $25,000 |
| Minnpost | Mental health and addiction services | $15,000 |
| Myhealth for Teens and Young Adults | General operations | $10,000 |
| Proof Alliance | General operations, our children are sacred | $10,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Redleaf
- Lynne Singer Redleaf
- Amy Rosenblatt-Lui
Questions people ask
Does Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation give?
$10.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Redleaf (Chairman), Lynne Singer Redleaf (President) and Amy Rosenblatt-Lui (Executive Director).
What does Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.